Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart and BSC Board of Governors chairman Garry Moore delivered a “Message to Campus” on November 15. Approximately 100 BSC employees students, alumni, and community members attended the program in person or via YouTube broadcast. President Capehart’s comments: Read President Capehart’s Message or watch on Youtube.
Retired US Army SSgt. And Licensed Practical Nurse William Thompson spoke to Bluefield State College Nursing students in the NURS230L (Patient Centered Care Two) course. Thompson, a former student in the nursing program, was unable to complete his education because he was deployed to the Middle East, during which time he suffered lung damage…
Dr. Guy Sims, Bluefield State College Dean of Students, was a guest speaker during the November 6 Mercer County Schools’ Dictionary Project at Sun Valley Elementary School. Through the Dictionary Project, every third grade student in Mercer County received a dictionary, compliments of a unique collaboration between Bluefield State College, Concord University, and the Bluefield…
BSC News Bits, Bytes, and Teasers—October 2019 10/1 Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor joined the BSC family as Interim Dean, School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science. Before arriving at BSC, Dr. Madry-Taylor served in several higher education leadership positions. 10/2/19 Bluefield State College is a “top 15” public college in the South and is the second…
Bluefield State College students explored the depth and breadth of the West Virginia’s Legislative internship opportunities during an October 30 visit to campus by State Legislature staff. The students, whose academic majors ranged from Political Science and Business to Engineering Technology, met House Judiciary staffer Ms. Adair Sankoff and Ms. Jes Russo from the…
Samantha Black, a kindergarten teacher at Memorial Elementary School, is the Cole Chevrolet Four Seasons Teacher of the Year’s 2019 award recipient. The Bluefield State College School of Education graduate (class of 2013) took a few moments shortly after returning to her classroom to reflect upon the honor. “I wake up every…
BSC student Kevon Moxey tells his “Bluefield State College” story to Pikewood Creative during a daylong taping session. Throughout the day, ten BSC alumni and students talked to the Emmy Award-winning Pikewood team about how Bluefield State College positively impacted their lives and career success. The interviews will be utilized to promote BSC to a variety of audiences…
Students in the Associate Degree Radiologic Technology and Nursing programs participated in the Spooky Science night at Cumberland Heights School on Monday, October 21st. They assisted with simple science experiments for students ages 4 and 5.
Cole of School Business Students and Faculty Excel at Enactus Fall Collaboration Summit Students and faculty from the W. Paul Cole Jr. School of Business at Bluefield State College participated in the Enactus Fall Collaboration Summit in Atlanta, GA. Representatives from 20 colleges throughout the Southeast took part in the event, which connected students, academic…
Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor Joins BSC Administration as Interim Dean, School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science Her twin passions for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and for the students and regions they serve led Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor to accept the opportunity to become Bluefield State College’s interim Dean/School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science….
Members of the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPE) spoke to Bluefield State College engineering technology students and faculty during a recent presentation at the College. The program included an examination of a high profile professional ethics case and its ramifications. WVPE Board members also…
BSC’s Tennis Courts Receive Major “Makeover” One of Bluefield State College’s more “aesthetically challenged” areas is now one of BSC’s “most attractive” venues. The campus tennis courts had fallen into disrepair in recent years, but a collaborative effort, spearheaded by BSC tennis coach Louis Belt, has changed things for the better. “Thanks to the support…
Bluefield State College’s 2019 Founders Day Speaker will be the Honorable Jill Upson, Executive Director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs. She was appointed to this cabinet-level position in December 2018 after serving four years in the West Virginia House of Delegates. While serving in the House, she was Vice Chair of Banking in addition…
Area law enforcement professionals, Bluefield State College and Bluefield College students and employees, and community members attended today’s opening session of the “Wolf Pack,” a two-day workshop at BSC. Daniel Alarik, creator of Grunt Style Clothing, the world’s largest clothing company designed for military and law enforcement, was the first speaker on day one. Attendees…
U.S. News “Best Colleges” Ranks Bluefield State College as a “Top 15” Public College in the South BSC Ranked Second Among Public Colleges in West Virginia Bluefield State College is a “top 15” public college in the South and is the second highest ranked public college in West Virginia, according to the U.S. News…